"The design of the Blue Rock Swim Club features a moody 'locker room' foyer and 'changerooms' reimagined as individual washroom stalls, leading to a sculpted dining area."
"Materials like board-formed concrete and charred wood create a sense of temporal layering, combining tactile honesty and historical resonance in the Blue Rock Swim Club's design."
Blue Rock Swim Club in Canada transforms a dormant brewing space into a bar inspired by an underground bathhouse. The design creates a historical narrative in a city favoring new construction over preservation. Key elements include board-formed concrete and charred wood for permanence and visual depth. The entrance utilizes a service corridor, designed as an immersive passage, while the interior features a 'locker room' foyer and reinterpretations of changerooms as washroom stalls. The dining space, referred to as 'basins', evokes communal rituals with its tiered platforms and sunken floor.
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